Common areas of weakness on 1921 Peace dollars

[RogerB]

This brief article was originally posted on a general coin message board about a decade ago. It is reposted here for the information of silver dollar variety specialists. The article has been split into three (3) discussion panels to ensure readability. Anyone who would like a free PDF version for use by non-commercial hobby organizations should PM their email address to me.

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[collectinsince65]

Excellent Roger. Thank you

[colwillys]

Super read RogerB .. This could be a good time to hunt the 21 PEACE DOLLAR .

[vampicker]

Thanks Roger, a well struck 21 Peace is a rare bird indeed.

[Longstrider]

Thanks for this offer and great post. PM sent.

[CascadeChris]

I've been looking for a true apple for years with no success

[RogerB]

When President Harding saw the original model for the obverse his only objection was about the "apple cheek" of Liberty. Clearly, this was not changed for 1921 coins. Few coins show this part of the design because there was not enough metal to flow into all of the die recesses at the maximum safe pressure available.

For reference purposes, collectors should be aware that many 1921 proofs do not show a clear "apple cheek." Further, there are several sandblast pieces in slabs labeled "proof" which are clearly NOT products of a medal press.

[davidkclose]

Thank you for the excellent work, and for posting it here. I expect that at some point the grading services will acknowledge the well struck coins, as they do with "Full Head" Standing Liberty quarters and 6-step Jefferson nickels.

[crabscrape]

Thanks Roger!